Performance optimization in Appian applications

PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION IN APPIAN APPLICATIONS

OBJETIVES

Understand the factors that affect the performance of Appian applications:

Identify the critical components and areas that impact application performance.

Learn techniques and best practices to optimize performance:

Implement effective strategies to improve speed, efficiency, and scalability of applications.

Monitor and diagnose performance issues:

Leverage tools and methods to detect, analyze, and resolve performance problems.

CONTENT

INTRODUCTION TO APPLICATION PERFORMANCE:

01 PROCESS AND WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION:

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Basic performance concepts in application development.
The importance of performance in a business context.
Key Appian components that affect performance.

Efficient design of process models.
Use of subprocesses and parallel processing.
Proper handling of exceptions and events.

INTERFACE DESIGN BEST PRACTICES:

03 DATABASE QUERY OPTIMIZATION:

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Designing lightweight, fast user interfaces.
Optimizing forms and UI components.
Client-side load reduction techniques.

Writing efficient SQL queries.
Use of indexes and materialized views.
Data normalization and partitioning strategies.

EFFICIENT DATA MANAGEMENT:

05 EXECUTION ENVIRONMENT TUNING:

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Proper use of entities and records.
Handling large data volumes efficiently.
Caching and temporary storage techniques.

Optimal configuration of the application server.
Tuning Appian performance parameters.
Using clusters and load balancing strategies.

PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS:

07 PERFORMANCE AND SCALABILITY TESTING:

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Utilizing Appian’s built-in monitoring tools.
Analyzing logs and performance metrics.
Identifying bottlenecks and latency issues.

Load and stress testing strategies.
Simulating high-traffic scenarios.
Evaluating application scalability.

AUTOMATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

09 CASE STUDIES AND PRACTICAL EXERCISES:

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Implementing automated performance tests.
CI/CD integration for ongoing optimization.
Proactive monitoring and regular tuning.

Real-world examples of performance optimization.
Hands-on exercises to apply optimization techniques.
Discussion of common challenges and solutions.

METHODOLOGY

Theoretical Sessions

Live Demonstrations

In-depth presentations covering key concepts and best practices.

Real-time examples of how to optimize performance in Appian.

Hands-on Exercises

Interactive activities to apply learned techniques.

Q&A Sessions

Study Materials

Dedicated time to resolve questions and explore specific topics.

Guides, documentation, and additional resources for continuous learning.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This workshop is designed for application developers, solution architects, system administrators, and any IT professional involved in the creation and maintenance of applications on the Appian platform.

Upon completion, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to optimize the performance of their Appian applications—resulting in faster, more efficient, and scalable solutions that enhance the user experience and effectively support business goals.